81-8-902. Department not liable for collection of assessment — inspection. (1) The department and its agents and employees are not responsible or liable for a livestock owner’s compliance with the requirement to pay the assessment due to the Montana beef council pursuant to 81-8-901 if 81-8-901 and this section are carried out in good faith.

(2)The department may not refuse to inspect livestock if the livestock owner refuses to pay the assessment imposed under 81-8-901.